Civil Operators and Labourers needed across civil construction, and infrastructure maintenance. These roles support key projects in government Power infrastructure or customer funded adhoc jobs, working around live utilities across Perth.
This is a local Perth metro opportunity. If you're reliable, safety-focused, and looking for long-term career locally, we want to hear from you.
Civil Labourer
Rate: $47.50 - $50/hr + penalties (depending on experience and specialty)
Various roles to support civil and infrastructure works including trenching, pit installations, hydro excavation, and machinery operation.
Key Duties:
- Manual trenching, digging, and backfilling
- Installation of pits, pipes, and conduits
- Cable pulling and laying
- Machinery operation - 2.5-tonnes excavators for trenching around live utilities
- Site clean-up, traffic control, and spotting for trades
- Coordinating with site crews and ensuring safety compliance
Requirements:
- Western Power NAC Inducted
- HR Driver's License & Excavator Ticket
- Experience around Excavators
- White Card & First Aid/CPR
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
- Safety-conscious with experience around live underground services
- Basic mechanical knowledge (advantageous)
Hi-Ab Truck Operator
Rate: $53.75 - $56.25/hr + penalties (depending on experience and specialty)
Key Duties:
- Manual trenching, digging, and backfilling
- Operating Hiab trucks
- Site clean-up, traffic control, and spotting for trades
- Coordinating with site crews and ensuring safety compliance
Requirements:
- HR Driver's License (Road Ranger preferred but not essential) & CV Ticket or higher
- Experience around Hiab trucks
- White Card & First Aid/CPR
- Western Power NAC induction is desirable
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
- Safety-conscious with experience around live underground services
- Basic mechanical knowledge (advantageous)
What We Offer:
- Diverse Projects: Work across civil, utility, and infrastructure sectors
- Career Progression: Temp-to-perm pathways and training opportunities
- Supportive Environment: Work with experienced teams committed to safety and quality
- Competitive Pay: Rates based on experience, with penalties and allowances
If you're a skilled labourer with the required licenses looking for consistent metro-based work and the opportunity to go permanent, apply now!
** Respectfully applicants with Full Australian Working rights only**
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Melvern on ************ or via email on ********************************
If you possess relevant experience and are available for a new opportunity, please submit your resume by clicking APPLY .
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.
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